Day Tour in Gombe Stream National Park
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Day Tanzania Safari
Safari Overview
Gombe day trip departs from Kigoma town each day at 06:00 am by boat which takes about one hour and half to Gombe Stream National Park. This chimpanzee day tour which is sometimes known as weekend break is ideal for travelers with limited time who want to experience the chimpanzee trekking. Gombe Stream National Park is one of the Tanzania smallest pristine parks located in the Eastern Shore of Lake Tanganyika. This park is like a strip of land with an area of 35 km2 covered by green tropical rain forest lies on Great Rift Valley Escarpment which offers a safe home to wild chimpanzees. The main highlight of Gombe day trip is chimpanzee trekking but apart from that there are other species of primates which you will see. Among the primates are baboons, red colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, bush babies and blue monkeys. Gombe National Park boast also over 200 species of bird so it is good site for bird watching.
Gombe Stream Day Safari Trip: At 06:00 am we pick you from the hotel in Kigoma for your Gombe day trip. Transfer to Kibirizi port where you will take boat to Gombe stream National Park the journey of about one hour and half. As we arrive at Gombe you will register at the park headquarters and assign a guide to who will take into the forest for chimpanzee trekking. Walking in the forest searching for the chimpanzee is very fascinating. From a distance you will hear the sounds made by chimpanzees communicating to each other. Our Gombe day trip guide will help us tracking the chimpanzee to their hiding and feeding areas. As we continue with the tracking of chimps we shall walk up to hill to Kakombe waterfalls. At this point we shall enjoy the stunning view of the park and Lake Tanganyika which border with the park. We will also take our picnic lunch while also continuing to enjoy this amazing view and scenery of Gombe Stream National Park. After lunch break we shall continue our with the trek down the hill searching for different families of chimpanzees and other primates. Our guides will also help us to spots different bird and explain to us about different types fruits eaten by chimps. In the afternoon at 16:00 hour we shall depart Gombe by boat to Kigoma town and then transfer to the hotel in Kigoma town. End of the Gombe Day Trip.
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Day Tour in Gombe Stream National Park
Safari Pricing Option
Suggested Accommodations
We have no accommodations for this tour, contact us for further details. Accommodation in Kigoma. If you wish, we can however assist you in finding a place that corresponds to your needs and budget.
The Tour Price Includes
- Lunch boxes/hot lunch
- All park and entrance fees
- Current Government taxes and levies.
- Return Boat Transfers Kigoma – Gombe
- Bottled of Mineral water in safari vehicles
- Professional English speaking Trekking guide
- 24-Hour support during the safari from our office in Arusha
The Tour Price Excludes
- Meals not listed above.
- Flights (international and domestic).
- Tanzania Visa cost which is 50% except for Canadian and USA passport holders which is US$100.
- Pick up and drop off at Kigoma Airport can be arranged upon request at an extra cost.
- Accommodation in Kigoma. If you wish, we can however assist you in finding a place that corresponds to your needs and budget.
- Tips for the crew. We recommend a tip of 25 USD per day for your guide to be divided between each member of your group.
- Inoculations and personal insurance (e.g. Tanzania Visa, Travel, Medical and Baggage insurance, A doctor for the group, Laundry, Souvenirs, Telephone, Beverages (available to purchase) and all other services that are not mentioned as included.
- Holiday Surcharge : A supplement of US $ 40.00 per day will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31 December and 1st January
- A supplement of US $ 35.00 per day will apply to all bookings between Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April (for all 4 days) as Easter holiday surcharge)
